Your first step should be to get advice from an independent mortgage advisor. They will guide you through your options and let you know how much you can afford.
To put yourself in a good buying position and to have any offer you make taken seriously, you will need to be proceedable therefore get your house on the market as soon as you can. Why Wait? If you find your perfect home to move into. Speak to a member of our staff for a free valuation and to discuss the best-selling options for you.
Utilise your lunch hours, or make a detour on the way to or from work. If there are two of you buying and you have children to consider, one of you should be chief viewer to weed out all but the strong candidates. It’s also important that the estate agent regards you as a serious applicant. So show willing and be eager to view and you’ll be at the top of the list when something new comes on the books!